Maintaining Aged Rodents for Biogerontology Research
Nancy L. Nadon PhD
Nadon is Head, Office of Biological Resources and Resource Development, National Institute on Aging, 7201 Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 2C231, Bethesda, MD 20892.
Correspondence should be addressed to Nancy L. Nadon PhD nadonn@nia.nih.gov
Aged rodents present unique concerns for both husbandry staff and investigators. Choosing the correct rodent model and providing the appropriate care are important elements for successful use of rodent models in biogerontology research programs. The author discusses issues to be evaluated when housing and using aged rodents.
